A former president’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education gained momentum early in his second term, with a direct vow to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials later revealed that within months, nearly half of the department’s top leadership positions had been left vacant, raising concerns about its operational capacity. The move sparked debate over federal education policy and the potential consequences of a weakened oversight role. Critics questioned whether the administration’s approach would leave schools and students without critical support.
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, he made a blunt promise about the US Department of Education: “We’re going to shut it down as quickly as possible.” In a matter of months, 40 ...
